Spartanburg police said they confiscated dozens of illegal fireworks over the weekend, more than in previous years.Click HERE to see pictures of the confiscated fireworks The city's ordinance makes it illegal for anyone to possess or shoot off fireworks within the city limits. The fine for violating the ordinance is $262.Spartanburg police said the rain led to fewer calls about fireworks use in the city, but officers confiscated just as much, if not more, than they have in years past.Off-duty officers were brought in to handle fireworks calls so uniformed patrol officers were not tied up.Police said this year, the confiscated fireworks were bigger and more powerful than those seized in years past.No citations or fines given out because those caught with the fireworks were first-time offenders, mostly kids or those who didn't know they were illegal, police said.Officers did respond to calls about fireworks-related vandalism and reports of kids shooting Roman candles at each other.The confiscated fireworks are held as evidence and will ultimately be disposed of.

Spartanburg police said they confiscated dozens of illegal fireworks over the weekend, more than in previous years.